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Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe 2026

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From Amsterdam to Prague
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  • Hohenzollern Bridge and Cologne Cathedral at dusk.
  • Map of a tour routing through Central Europe.
  • Festive night scene at a Christmas market with medieval architecture.
  • Crowded square with a Christmas market in front of a grand cathedral.
  • Night scene of a vibrant Christmas market with a cathedral.
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  • Evening view of a canal with boats and illuminated buildings.
  • Night view of an illuminated city hall with ornate architecture.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam's galleries and museums
    • Discover the city's Dutch Golden Age heritage at leisure
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top canal boat cruise on Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Amsterdam's Christmas markets
    • Purchase traditional Dutch deep-fried sweets from market stalls
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne
    • Quest for Cologne's treasures

    Optional Activities

    • Browse the Christmas market stalls
    • Sample lebkuchen and other festive baked goods
    • Enjoy mulled wine at the market
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Christmas Market of Nations
    • Sample Rüdesheim coffee made with Asbach Uralt brandy, whipped cream, vanilla sugar, and chocolate flakes
    • Discover Christmas specialties and customs from different nations
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    Rhine Gorge
  5. Day 5

    Miltenberg - Wertheim

    Miltenberg - Wertheim

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Miltenberg
    • Visit to Bronnbach Abbey (EmeraldPLUS)

    Optional Activities

    • Sample apple streusel kuchen at the Christmas market
    • Visit one of Germany's oldest pubs
    • Browse local boutique market stalls
    Landmarks
    Bronnbach Abbey
    Odenwald forest
  6. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Würzburg

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg
    • Visit to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence (Bishops Residence)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Würzburg's 19th-century Christmas market
    • Sample Glühwein at the market
    • Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
  7. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit multiple Christmas markets throughout the town
    • Sample Bamberg's famous beer at local breweries
    • View Baroque nativity scenes
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Nuremberg's Christmas market
    • Visit the city's historic architecture sites
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Kelheim - Regensburg

    Kelheim - Regensburg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg
    • Visit to the Christmas market in the Thurn and Taxis Palace grounds (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Traditional Bavarian band performance on board (EmeraldPLUS)

    Optional Activities

    • Further exploration of Regensburg's Old Town
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Thurn and Taxis Palace
  10. Day 10

    Passau - Linz

    Passau - Linz

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Glühwein and baked goods at Christkindlmarkt
    • Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Český Krumlov (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Oberhaus Fortress
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  11. Day 11

    Melk

    Melk

    Included Activities

    • Tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Melk Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the village of Melk
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
  12. Day 12

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Christmas markets
    • Sample hot chocolate and baked goods at market venues
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Bratislava

    Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a local Slovakian family (EmeraldPLUS)

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas market handcrafted ornaments and treats
    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Episcopal Summer Palace
  14. Day 14

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Hungarian farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show (EmeraldPLUS)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas markets in the city center
    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    • Jewish heritage tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Danube River
  15. Day 15

    Budapest to Prague

    Budapest to Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Prague
    • Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace (EmeraldPLUS)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Prague's Christmas markets
    • Explore Old Town Square independently
    Landmarks
    Old Town Square
    Lobkowicz Palace
  17. Day 17

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Prague's Christmas markets
    • Browse local crafted ornaments and treats
    • Tastes of Czechia (extra expense)
  18. Day 18

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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